Pronunciation

/sætˈeɪri/

Definitions

• Noun: A day in the week, occurring after Friday and before Sunday, typically designated as a day of rest and leisure. For example: “Saturday is my favorite day because I don’t have to work.”
• Adjective: Designating or referring to this day. For example: “It’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon.”
• Verb: To indicate that it is Saturday. For example: “It’s Saturday, so we’re having a barbecue.”

Phrases

• “Enjoy your Saturday” is a common expression to wish someone a good weekend.
• “Saturday night” often refers to a social gathering or entertainment.
• “Saturday morning cartoons” is a colloquial term for children’s television shows aired on Saturdays.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We have plans to go hiking on Saturday if the weather cooperates.”
• Adjective: “It was a lovely, sunny Saturday outside.”
• Verb: “I remember telling my friends it was Saturday and they could sleep in.”

Synonyms

• Weekday (in contrast)
• Weekend -休闲日 (leisure day, in Chinese)
• Day off
• Saturday special (a term for events specifically held on Saturdays)